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Wooden pallet design, explained

Sizes, standards, strength and production: the practical knowledge behind every pallet drawing.

July 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Standard Wooden Pallet Sizes: EUR, GMA, ISO and Regional Dimensions
The wooden pallet sizes used worldwide (1200×800 EUR, 48×40 in GMA, 1200×1000, 1100×1100 and more) with heights, tolerances and where each is used.
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July 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Block Pallets vs Stringer Pallets: Which One Should You Build?
The two main wooden pallet designs compared: four-way vs two-way entry, strength, cost and typical uses, so you can choose the right one for your product.
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July 8, 2026 · 2 min read
The EPAL / EUR Pallet Specification: Dimensions, Boards and Blocks
A clear breakdown of the EUR 1 pallet: its five top boards, three stringer boards, nine blocks and three bottom boards, plus EUR 2, EUR 3 and EUR 6 variants.
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July 7, 2026 · 2 min read
ISPM-15 and Heat Treatment: What Export Pallets Must Meet
Why wooden export pallets need ISPM-15 treatment, what the HT stamp means, and how heat treatment compares with the older methods. A practical guide for manufacturers.
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July 6, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Calculate Pallet Weight and Load Capacity
A practical method for estimating a wooden pallet's weight from its board volume and wood density, plus what static, dynamic and racking load ratings really mean.
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July 5, 2026 · 2 min read
From Drawing to Shop Floor: The Pallet Bill of Materials and Cut List
How to turn a pallet design into a production cut list and a lumber order: total board counts, cross-section summaries and cubic-metre estimates for any run size.
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